Research Associate III (Biochemistry & Molecular Biology - Galveston)

Minimum Qualifications: 
Bachelor’s degree in basic science or equivalent and 5 years of related experience or Master’s degree in basic science or equivalent and 3 years of related experience required.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related discipline.
• Proven hands-on experience in bacterial expression systems, protein purification, and biochemical assays.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
• Prior experience with laboratory management, data organization, or mentoring is highly desirable.

Job Summary: 
Research Associate III conducts variety of non-routine research assignments and experiments.

Job Duties:

• Plans, coordinates and directs moderately complex research experiments following general technical procedures.
• Establishes and oversees quality control measures for assigned project operations.
• Makes modification to research procedures as determined by Principal Investigator.
• Contributes to scientific analysis and interpretation of projects.
• Maintains records of all tests performed and data collected, compiles and tabulates data, provides analysis of results.
• Confers with lab staff regarding results obtained and receives suggestions for modification to procedures and interpretation of final data.
• Ensures the accurate assembly, calibration, operation and modification of a variety of laboratory equipment as defined by appropriate guidelines.
• Makes minor modifications and repairs to equipment as necessary.
• Independently performs literature searches as outlined by the Principal Investigator.
• Oversees lab inventory of supplies and equipment.
• May provide guidance to junior research staff.
• Adheres to internal controls established for department.
• Performs related duties as required.

Salary Range:
Commensurate with experience.

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